NATALIA TERRERO​MISS NEW YORK TEEN USA 2016

17 | 5'4" | COMMACK | NEW

Natalia chose to compete in Miss NY USA to help overcome her stage fright, build her self confidence, and become a more well-rounded person. She is now excited to continue her journey on self improvement while encouraging others to do the same. Her mission this year is to promote positive self image amongst teens and teach them to love and appreciate their individuality. She is so passionate about this issue because Natalia did not have the most positive self-image as she was growing up. Raised by Latin parents, Natalia was often bullied because of her race and for being “different”. Natalia has since learned to embrace her race and her uniqueness. She is proud of her Dominican descent and loves to share her Latin culture.

Natalia is currently a junior attending Commack High School and she enjoys being involved in her community as much as she possibly can. Something very dear to her heart is Relay for Life, a fundraising event that raises awareness for cancer. Natalia collects donations for the cause and volunteers annually at the event. She has an interest in fashion and plans to pursue a career in fashion-illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology- FIT. In her spare time, Natalia enjoys running track, participating in musicals, playing the piano, and dancing. ​Three words Natalia’s friends and family would use to describe her would be positive, passionate, and ambitious. Natalia is someone who is always smiling and her glowing smile is very contagious. She chooses to make the best of every situation. She is also passionate about every goal she sets for herself. Something very dear to her heart is Relay for Life, a fundraising event that raises awareness for cancer. Natalia collects donations for the cause and volunteers annually at the event. Last year, Natalia’s relay team raised over $30,000 for cancer research. She considers this to be one of her proudest accomplishments. She is determined to assist in whatever way she can to help those in need.